Arguments Against Abortion

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Introduction The right to life is a fundamental right given to all Americans. Federal funding should not be used to destroy life. The right to life is found in the U.S. Declaration of Independence and reads as follow; We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and pursuit of Happiness (Madison, 1787) Lawmakers have introduced a bill that prohibits taxpayer’s money to fund abortions. Under the Hyde amendment, if a woman becomes pregnant due to rape, incest or when the life of the mother is in danger abortion is allowed. This bill prevents funds appropriated by the Federal law to be used to purchase an …show more content…

The interest of our nation is to preserve life, liberty, uniting and strengthening America to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT). The main intend with H.R.7 is to close ``a very broad loophole for federally funded abortions for any teenager” (CONGRESS). First I will address the purpose of the legislation and what it attempts to accomplish. Secondly, discuss why I agree and two reasons supporting my viewpoint. Lastly, I will discuss the oppositions view and their argument, concluding with a review of the legislation and restate why I agree with this bill. Brief Explanation of the No Taxpayers Funding for Abortion Act Representative Christopher H. Smith, R-NJ-4 introduced the bill to the House of Representatives on May 14, 2014 and was passed on January 28, 2014. H.R. 7 was referred to the Senate and read twice upon referring it to the Committee on Finance. The legislation is co-sponsor by one hundred seventy-one representatives and supported by the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Judiciary. According to Congress Congregational Report: “H.R. 7, the ``No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,'' would prohibit the Federal funding of abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or when the life of the mother is in

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